Idling on kickstand during cold Startup.
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Idling on kickstand during cold Startup.
This is most likely a stupid question. I was told by two guys with M8s do not let them idle on cold startup on the kickstand. Something about the oil will not lubricate the engine properly. Both of them was dead serious, bike must be setting up right. I have a 107 20 Sport Glide with 29,000 trouble free miles .I'm in MI, I have always let it warm up on the kickstand, no problems.
So was the 2 guys just paranoid??.
So was the 2 guys just paranoid??.
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I am by no means an expert , BUT I would have to say that " advice " is not warranted .
I think they were either messing with you , OR they are simply ignorant to the physical properties of an oil pump .
Besides you should not let your bike " warm up " for an extended period of time anyway .
I think they were either messing with you , OR they are simply ignorant to the physical properties of an oil pump .
Besides you should not let your bike " warm up " for an extended period of time anyway .
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This is most likely a stupid question. I was told by two guys with M8s do not let them idle on cold startup on the kickstand. Something about the oil will not lubricate the engine properly. Both of them was dead serious, bike must be setting up right. I have a 107 20 Sport Glide with 29,000 trouble free miles .I'm in MI, I have always let it warm up on the kickstand, no problems.
So was the 2 guys just paranoid??.
So was the 2 guys just paranoid??.
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Probly referring to the main pick up for scavenging side of the oil pump is located on the right case.
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